This past year has been a difficult one.

My father was sick, and eventually, we had to say goodbye. It was heartbreaking in ways I can’t fully put into words.

And yet, life didn’t stop.

I still had a business to run. Clients to support. A family that needed me.

Responsibilities that didn’t pause, even though my heart ached.

There were mornings I wanted to crawl under the covers and not come out.

But instead, I asked myself the question that has carried me through so many difficult seasons:

Who do I want to be in this?

That question reminded me that even in grief, I had a choice.

I could show up with love.

I could give myself permission to do the bare minimum on some days. 

I could keep momentum, however small.

And I could let my self-image – not my suffering – guide how I moved forward.

Here’s what I know: showing up when it’s hard doesn’t mean ignoring your feelings or pretending everything’s fine.

It means honoring where you are and choosing to take even one step in the direction of who you want to be.

This week on the podcast, I’m sharing exactly how to keep going when life feels unbearable – the tools I use, the mindset shifts that help, and the little rituals that gave me strength this year.

If you’re in a hard season, this one’s for you. 

Click here to listen to Showing Up When It’s Hard.

You don’t have to do it perfectly. 

You don’t have to do it all. 

You just have to keep showing up – for yourself, for the people you love, and for the life you’re creating.

With love,

The Art of Consistent Presence

You don’t have to be great to get started, but you have to get started to be great.

~ Les Brown

Some days, showing up looks like conquering your to-do list. Other days, it looks like brushing your teeth and putting on real pants. Both count.

The myth that consistency means performing at the same level every single day keeps more people stuck than anything external ever could.

True resilience isn’t about maintaining the same energy through every season – it’s about adjusting your expectations without abandoning your values. The woman who shows up imperfectly beats the woman who waits for perfect conditions every single time.

MZ Wallace Crossbody Sling

I’ve been carrying this MZ Wallace Crossbody Sling for months now, and it’s become one of those pieces that just makes life easier.

This is my go-to bag for running errands, going to the gym, meeting a friend for coffee, or anything where you’ll catch me in my leggings and on the go. Because even when the occasion calls for casual, I still show up in style.

[Summer Series] Showing Up When It’s Hard

This episode hits differently when you’re actually in the thick of something difficult. The tools I originally shared when I first recorded it have become daily practices during some of my hardest seasons.

What strikes me now is how much permission we need to give ourselves to show up imperfectly. This conversation is for anyone who thinks they have to have it all together before they can keep going – spoiler alert: you don’t.